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Forum: Coach In The Making 10-08-2013, 06:53 PM
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Posted By #90-GTSC
If you have a bunch more to tap, try a cordless...

If you have a bunch more to tap, try a cordless drill with (1) an adjustable torque clutch and(2) one that has really low volts. If you can find a Black & Decker VersaPak that uses 7.2 volts (two...
Forum: Coach In The Making 08-25-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Nice truck!

Nice truck!
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-30-2013, 06:21 PM
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Posted By #90-GTSC
Has anyone tried using "rescue tape" instead of...

Has anyone tried using "rescue tape" instead of heat-shrink on battery cables?

Rescue Tape - World's #1 Brand of Silicone Tape! (https://www.rescuetape.com/)

Rescue Tape . . .
• Is Self-Fusing!...
Forum: Coach In The Making 01-11-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Fusable (sp?) link. The alternator on my...

Fusable (sp?) link.

The alternator on my race car went out one time. Look it to a alternator/generator/starter repair guy. Been in the business most of life (now 60). Reputed to know everything...
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-15-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Thanks! Looks slick on 16. Did weld the end of...

Thanks! Looks slick on 16. Did weld the end of the tank back on? or how did you fasten the end back on?
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-15-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Couple of comments ... First: I was...

Couple of comments ...

First: I was confused, then I thought I had it figured out, now I'm confused. I've figured it out that the water tank is below the driver's door. Is the water being held...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-30-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Train Horns

As I type this ... I'm listening to a train horn on a real train about 2 miles away! Sometimes I think the real, underlying reason I want a truck conversion is so I can put train horns on it!
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-28-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Nice work. What kind of a hand riveter did you...

Nice work. What kind of a hand riveter did you use? Handles as long as a Channel-Lock? I used some big rivets recently and borrower one that had handles about 2 feet long and that really worked...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-07-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
I like the roll up doors too. I've been coveting...

I like the roll up doors too. I've been coveting them looking a fire trucks, which are almost always natural aluminum. Didn't know how much I like the painted ones, they really, really nice. I...
Forum: Coach In The Making 11-04-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Now that is a great idea. You never know when...

Now that is a great idea. You never know when you're going to need it and its handy.
Forum: Coach In The Making 07-10-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Did you get a truck with a wooden frame? [I...

Did you get a truck with a wooden frame?

[I just couldn't resist!]
Forum: Coach In The Making 07-09-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Are you making a water tank out of the fuel tank?...

Are you making a water tank out of the fuel tank? or turning the fuel tank into a dual purpose tank. I'm confused. Is the tank sitting on end the same one installed on the truck?

Thanks!

Dick
Forum: Coach In The Making 03-25-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
I presume the cord will go in the 6" deep area...

I presume the cord will go in the 6" deep area above the exhaust. With the exhaust below, won't that area get awfully warm? Will the 6" area be open to the compartment next to it? or will there be...
Forum: Coach In The Making 02-11-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
What kind of plywood? Marine grade?

What kind of plywood? Marine grade?
Forum: Coach In The Making 02-06-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
I just pulled this from the Liberty Coach web...

I just pulled this from the Liberty Coach web site:

"Metal fresh water and holding tanks, specifically stainless steel and aluminum, instead of plastic with reduces greatly the odor and bad...
Forum: Coach In The Making 02-05-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Wow! Did you machine that out of billet...

Wow! Did you machine that out of billet aluminum? What about aluminum and the corrosive stuff in the tank? I suppose if the tank is aluminum, then its fine for this piece to be aluminum. Do the...
Forum: Coach In The Making 02-01-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Huh ... first there was door, then a frame. ...

Huh ... first there was door, then a frame. Rather than building a frame and then the door. Learn something every night.
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-07-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Very nice. Thanks for the update.

Very nice. Thanks for the update.
Forum: Coach In The Making 12-01-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
I presume that is a roll-up door next to the...

I presume that is a roll-up door next to the steps. If so, what is white or grey thing at the bottom of the door, looking like it sticks perpendicular to the door? Looks like two electrical outlets...
Forum: Coach In The Making 10-29-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Interesting. Learn something new every day.

Interesting. Learn something new every day.
Forum: Coach In The Making 10-28-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
What is "FRP"?

What is "FRP"?
Forum: Coach In The Making 10-04-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Those prices are more reasonable than I expected....

Those prices are more reasonable than I expected. I presume 30" high for the under box compartments. I live about 25 miles north of Milwaukee (WI) and Gortite is in New Berlin, WI ... suburb on the...
Forum: Coach In The Making 10-03-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Kenn ... I too had been thinking about roll-up...

Kenn ... I too had been thinking about roll-up doors. There is a fire station across from work and often there is a support truck (3/4 ton Chevy) with roll-up doors on the side. They look nice and...
Forum: Coach In The Making 09-05-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
Interesting idea Shorts ... I was thinking the...

Interesting idea Shorts ... I was thinking the same thing! I was at Brainerd International Raceway this weekend with a friend running in the SCCA Trans-Am series. Simultaneously BIR had the season...
Forum: Coach In The Making 08-14-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 234,128
Posted By #90-GTSC
You do nice work. Had you thought about building...

You do nice work. Had you thought about building the trailer hitch so it can slide up and down? Raising and lowering the trailer tongue. I presume with the spec racer you have don't have much...
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